The American Heritage® Dictionary defines Aromatherapy as: "The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health." Aromatherapy is the art of healing with pure essential oils. Aromatherapy is a way of treating imbalances through inhalation and the external application of essential oils in massage, baths, etc. Essential oils act on the nerves which lead from the nose to the brain. Aromatherapy is holistic therapy for your mind, body, and spirit. Essential oils are organic and act in harmony with the body, providing balance.

Aromatherapy had been around for 6000 years or more. The Greeks, Romans, and ancient Egyptians all used aromatherapy oils. The Egyptian physician Imhotep recommended fragrant oils for bathing, massage, and for embalming their dead nearly 6000 years ago. Imhotep is the Egyptian god of medicine and healing. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used aromatherapy baths and scented massage. He used aromatic fumigations to rid Athens of the plague.

Queen Cleopatra, it is said, would take baths in milk and sea salts from the Dead Sea. That's why she is known for her beautiful and soft skin.

Milk has alpha-hydroxy (also known as fruit acid or ascorbic acid which is essentially vitamin C) which is good for cell reproduction, soft skin, and firmness.

Dead Sea Salt has been recognized as a single source of health and beauty since the days of Herod the Great, more than 2,000 years ago. The Dead Sea has a 33% concentration of salts and minerals (compared to only 3% in the ocean). Dead Sea Salt improves cell metabolism and contributes to its restoration and regeneration. Dead Sea Salt also acts as a disinfectant and help in removing harmful substances from the skin.

The extra treat in the "Cleo's Secret" blend is sea weed which is ideal for slimming down.

• Basil
• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Cajeput
• Chamomile
• Cedarwood
• Clary Sage
• Clove
• Cypress
• Eucalyptus

• Fennel
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Ginger
• Grapefruit
• Hyssop
• Jasmine
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon Grass

• Melissa-Lemonbalm
• Myrrh
• Neroli
• Orange
• Patchouli
• Peppermint
• Petit Grain
• Pine
• Rose
• Rosemary

• Sandalwood
• Tea Tree
• Thyme
• Vetiver
• Ylang Ylang
  
  
  
  
  
  

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Each and every blend regardless of whether it is a bath salt or a lip balm is custom made for your own special needs. You choose the essential oil and Soothing ScentSations will customize your body essentials for you.

Babies can have tough days too. Some essential oils that could be used on babies are Rose, Lavender, Geranium and Ylang Ylang.

All of Soothing ScentSations products are made from all natural ingredients.

Please feel free to contact Soothing ScentSations at (210) 590-3678 (Norma Howerton, Owner) for your own special formula or via eMail correspondence.

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